What is Almotriptan used for?

Almotriptan is prescribed to treat a headache caused due to migraine attacks with or without aura, a perception or sensitivity to light, strange noise, and unpleasant smell with confusing thoughts. This medication is a triptan results in the contraction of blood vessels surrounding the brain and also stops the release of substances that activates the pain.

How does Almotriptan work?

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What are the side effects of Almotriptan?

Most Common - Nausea, drowsiness, headache, tingling and dry mouth. Body as whole - Abdominal cramp or pain, chills, back, chest and neck pain, fatigue and rigid neck. Heart - Dilation of blood vessel, palpitations and fast heart rate. Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, vomiting, stomach upset, stomach and intestine inflammation and increased thirst. Metabolic - Increased sugar and serum creatine phosphokinase level. Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain. Central Nervous

Does Almotriptan interact with other medications?

Almotriptan ismetabolizedmainly bymonoamine oxidase A(MAO-A) and to lesser extent byCYP3A4andCYP2D6. Studies of drugs used as preventive against migraine (propranololandverapamil),antidepressants(moclobemideandfluoxetine) yielded results that showed significant altering of thepharmacokineticsof almotriptan though they were deemed not clinically relevant.

Can Almotriptan be used during pregnancy?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, liver or kidney impairment, seizures; children, pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may significantly increase blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure level regularly. • It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Patient may develop with increased risk of Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: increased heart rate, shivering, sw

What precautions should be taken with Almotriptan?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, liver or kidney impairment, seizures; children, pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may significantly increase blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure level regularly. • It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Patient may develop with increased risk of Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: increased heart rate, shivering, sw

What ATC class does Almotriptan belong to?

Almotriptan: ATC N02CC05. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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Almotriptan

INN: ALMOTRIPTAN (ALMOTRIPTAN MALATE)

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